Accounts Receivable Specialist
Top Benefits
About the role
Sun Gro Horticulture is one of the most prominent North American horticultural companies, employing over 800 staff and serving customers worldwide. Since its humble beginnings in 1929, it has become the leading supplier of soilless growing mixes to North America’s top 100 greenhouse and nursery growers, shipping over 70,000 truckloads of product annually. Sun Gro products are made to exacting standards and conform to high product quality and performance criteria.
Sun Gro Horticulture recognizes that its success is due to the strength of its employees. The primary goal of Sun Gro® is to promote individual employees’ sense of accomplishment and contribution so that employees enjoy their association with Sun Gro Horticulture. The Company invests in its employees so that they are the most knowledgeable in the industry, and undertakes great efforts to nurture loyalty to, and teamwork at, Sun Gro.
This role is fully onsite 5 days a week in Mississauga, Ontario.
Compensation Range - $60,000-$65,000
BENEFITS
Health Insurance (includes telemedicine, virtual health, FSA, HCSA & other benefits) Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Life Insurance Health Spending Account Employee Support and Mental Wellness Short-term disability RRSP Matching Paid vacation Floating days Employee Assistance Program Employee Engagement Events Awards and Recognition Tuition Reimbursement Service Awards Employee Perks & Discounts
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Manage all aspects of customer cash application
Initiate and coordinate resolution of unapplied cash, short payments, etc.
Maintain Finance Charge Log
Assist with audit, Credit & Key Account functions, and projects that may arise within the Finance Group Enter SharePoint Claims for Key Account deductions Issue discount Sales Credit Memos (SCM) into BC Run weekly aging report Month end reporting Responsible for issuing month end customer statements Manage Master Data Log Assist Credit Department to maintain updates Credit Applications / Credit Forms/Exempt Certificates/Cannabis Licenses Prepare Risk Analysis for credit limit increase/decrease review Bi-weekly meetings with Manager to review challenges, the progress of disputes and updates on customer account issues Attend Training Webinars
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Excellent oral and written communication skills to interface effectively with internal and external customers Excellent organizational skills Detail oriented General accounting knowledge Ability and desire to work in a fast paced team oriented environment MS office proficiency MS Excel proficiency Business Central
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Associates Degree in Business or Accounting
In lieu of a degree, 2 years office experience with direct customer contact Cash application experienced preferred but not necessary
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Confidentiality of privileged information must be maintained
Must be dependable and consistent attendance is required
About Sun Gro Horticulture
About Us Sun Gro Horticulture is one of the most prominent North American horticultural companies, employing over 800 staff and serving customers worldwide. Since its humble beginnings in 1929, it has become the leading supplier of soilless growing mixes to North America’s top 100 greenhouse and nursery growers, shipping over 70,000 truckloads of product annually. Sun Gro products are made to exacting standards and conform to high product quality and performance criteria.
Who We Are Sun Gro Horticulture’s mission is to be an industry leading Growing Media Company in soilless growing mixes, serving horticultural professionals, retailers, and gardeners with superior quality, branded growing mixes that yield exceptional results.
Services Industry leading technical and sales support sets Sun Gro Horticulture apart. Our dedicated sales team serves national and international customers and a dedicated Customer Care Center that operates in every major North American time zone. As an added benefit, Sun Gro’s exemplary Research & Development and Technical Support teams are on call to help professional growers troubleshoot and make the most of Sun Gro products.
Employees & Jobs Over 300 employees serve Sun Gro Horticulture industries and communities across North America. Our many scientists, technicians, managers, facilities workers, and sales professionals are the heart of our company. We operate a network of 20 production/distribution facilities across Canada and the United States and take pride in the high-quality jobs that we offer everyday people in small towns and rural areas. In turn, we are exceedingly proud of our team of employees who make it a priority every day to carry out Sun Gro’s stewardship of peatlands, ensuring that this abundant resource will be available for future generations. We are the industry leader in bog restoration/reclamation.
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Accounts Receivable Specialist
Top Benefits
About the role
Sun Gro Horticulture is one of the most prominent North American horticultural companies, employing over 800 staff and serving customers worldwide. Since its humble beginnings in 1929, it has become the leading supplier of soilless growing mixes to North America’s top 100 greenhouse and nursery growers, shipping over 70,000 truckloads of product annually. Sun Gro products are made to exacting standards and conform to high product quality and performance criteria.
Sun Gro Horticulture recognizes that its success is due to the strength of its employees. The primary goal of Sun Gro® is to promote individual employees’ sense of accomplishment and contribution so that employees enjoy their association with Sun Gro Horticulture. The Company invests in its employees so that they are the most knowledgeable in the industry, and undertakes great efforts to nurture loyalty to, and teamwork at, Sun Gro.
This role is fully onsite 5 days a week in Mississauga, Ontario.
Compensation Range - $60,000-$65,000
BENEFITS
Health Insurance (includes telemedicine, virtual health, FSA, HCSA & other benefits) Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Life Insurance Health Spending Account Employee Support and Mental Wellness Short-term disability RRSP Matching Paid vacation Floating days Employee Assistance Program Employee Engagement Events Awards and Recognition Tuition Reimbursement Service Awards Employee Perks & Discounts
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Manage all aspects of customer cash application
Initiate and coordinate resolution of unapplied cash, short payments, etc.
Maintain Finance Charge Log
Assist with audit, Credit & Key Account functions, and projects that may arise within the Finance Group Enter SharePoint Claims for Key Account deductions Issue discount Sales Credit Memos (SCM) into BC Run weekly aging report Month end reporting Responsible for issuing month end customer statements Manage Master Data Log Assist Credit Department to maintain updates Credit Applications / Credit Forms/Exempt Certificates/Cannabis Licenses Prepare Risk Analysis for credit limit increase/decrease review Bi-weekly meetings with Manager to review challenges, the progress of disputes and updates on customer account issues Attend Training Webinars
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Excellent oral and written communication skills to interface effectively with internal and external customers Excellent organizational skills Detail oriented General accounting knowledge Ability and desire to work in a fast paced team oriented environment MS office proficiency MS Excel proficiency Business Central
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Associates Degree in Business or Accounting
In lieu of a degree, 2 years office experience with direct customer contact Cash application experienced preferred but not necessary
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Confidentiality of privileged information must be maintained
Must be dependable and consistent attendance is required
About Sun Gro Horticulture
About Us Sun Gro Horticulture is one of the most prominent North American horticultural companies, employing over 800 staff and serving customers worldwide. Since its humble beginnings in 1929, it has become the leading supplier of soilless growing mixes to North America’s top 100 greenhouse and nursery growers, shipping over 70,000 truckloads of product annually. Sun Gro products are made to exacting standards and conform to high product quality and performance criteria.
Who We Are Sun Gro Horticulture’s mission is to be an industry leading Growing Media Company in soilless growing mixes, serving horticultural professionals, retailers, and gardeners with superior quality, branded growing mixes that yield exceptional results.
Services Industry leading technical and sales support sets Sun Gro Horticulture apart. Our dedicated sales team serves national and international customers and a dedicated Customer Care Center that operates in every major North American time zone. As an added benefit, Sun Gro’s exemplary Research & Development and Technical Support teams are on call to help professional growers troubleshoot and make the most of Sun Gro products.
Employees & Jobs Over 300 employees serve Sun Gro Horticulture industries and communities across North America. Our many scientists, technicians, managers, facilities workers, and sales professionals are the heart of our company. We operate a network of 20 production/distribution facilities across Canada and the United States and take pride in the high-quality jobs that we offer everyday people in small towns and rural areas. In turn, we are exceedingly proud of our team of employees who make it a priority every day to carry out Sun Gro’s stewardship of peatlands, ensuring that this abundant resource will be available for future generations. We are the industry leader in bog restoration/reclamation.